Joyce Garces
Aliso Viejo,CA
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 16 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Palm Terrace Healthcare & Rehab Center
03.2023 - Current
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Admission Nurse/ Charge Nurse
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
- Documented medications administered, treatments, and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility, or self-care.
- Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
LVN Palliative/Hospice Nurse
St Joseph's Healthcare System
07.2018 - 09.2022
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
LVN Home Health /Hospice Nurse
Careplus Home Health
06.2017 - 08.2021
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
LVN Admissions Supervisor/LVN Charge Nurse
Palm Terrace Healthcare & Rehab Center
04.2007 - 07.2018
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
LVN Hospice Nurse
Care Choice Home Health
10.2017 - 01.2018
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
LVN Detox Nurse
Laguna Treatment Hospital
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
LVN Med-Surg
College Hospital Costa Mesa
06.2010 - 06.2011
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising RN
- Under the supervision of the RN, responsible for overseeing the medical management of patients
- Provides direct and supervised nursing care to patients, assists in facilitating group meetings
- Conduct patient observation rounds as needed and as ordered by MD and report significant problems to the RN
- Responds appropriately in a crisis situation
Back Office Medical Assistant
Brooks Karamardian Taylor Kroll Flora Ltd.
03.2004 - 04.2007
- Assisted office manager with tracking inventory and restocking examination rooms and stations.
- Ordered prescription refills on behalf of existing office patients.
- Helped nurses and doctors with patient procedures such as Pap Smears, Colposcopy, OB examinations etc
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
Admissions Coordinator
College Hospital Costa Mesa
06.2003 - 07.2005
- Assisted in patient admission process based on federal and state laws.
- Completed preliminary paperwork for incoming and outgoing patients.
- Assisted in patient admission process based on federal and state laws.
- Conducted patient intake interviews, recording and documenting relevant information.
- Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
- Registered and verified patient records before triage with most up-to-date information.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Organized and maintained patient chart filing system to promote quick data finding for staff.
- Greeted and interacted with patients to provide information, answer questions and assist with appointment scheduling.
Flight Operations Agent
Singapore Airlines Ltd. / ADR
03.1997 - 06.2002
- Supported operations by managing professional communications, tracking data and managing records.
- Compiled data and prepared aviation operations and aviation safety reports.
- Processed local and cross-country flight clearances and checked accuracy of flight plans.
- Transmitted flight plans and arrival reports to flight and air traffic control centers.
- Maximized efficiency by training new employees on company procedures and best practices.
- Created and implemented filing and organization practices for documents, reports and calendars.
- Trained and developed new hires to drive efficient performance by teaching and emphasizing key skills, procedures and performance optimization strategies from day one.
- Implemented and enforced safety policies and procedures, confirming compliance with regulations.
- Conducted departure and arrival briefings.
- Monitored airfield duties and personnel to make proactive changes to procedures, workflows and task responsibilities to maintain operations targets.
- Developed and implemented emergency procedures, complying with safety regulations and enabling preparation in crisis events.
- Coordinated with other agencies to maintain safe and secure airfield environment.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pacific College
Costa Mesa, CA10.2023
No Degree - Vocational Nursing
Pacific College
Costa Mesa, CA09.2006
No Degree - Medical Assistant Back Office
Regional Occupational Program
Costa Mesa, CA09.2004
Bachelor of Science - Tourism
University of Santo Tomas
Manila, Philippines03.1997
Skills
- Intramuscular Injections
- Case Management
- Patient Triaging
- Behavioral Assessment
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Nursing Process
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Healthcare Platforms
- Wound Care
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Monitor IV Fluids
- Chronic Disease Management
- Caregiving Skills
- Educating Families
- Infection Control
- IV Insertion
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- EMR Systems
- Care Plan Development
- Patient Management
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Pressure Wound Treatment
- Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification
- Medication Dispensing
- Patient and Family Communication
- Documentation
Certification
LVN License
BLS/CPR Certified
IV/Blood Draw Certified
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Palm Terrace Healthcare & Rehab Center
03.2023 - Current
LVN Palliative/Hospice Nurse
St Joseph's Healthcare System
07.2018 - 09.2022
LVN Hospice Nurse
Care Choice Home Health
10.2017 - 01.2018
LVN Home Health /Hospice Nurse
Careplus Home Health
06.2017 - 08.2021
LVN Detox Nurse
Laguna Treatment Hospital
05.2016 - 08.2016
LVN Med-Surg
College Hospital Costa Mesa
06.2010 - 06.2011
LVN Admissions Supervisor/LVN Charge Nurse
Palm Terrace Healthcare & Rehab Center
04.2007 - 07.2018
Back Office Medical Assistant
Brooks Karamardian Taylor Kroll Flora Ltd.
03.2004 - 04.2007
Admissions Coordinator
College Hospital Costa Mesa
06.2003 - 07.2005
Flight Operations Agent
Singapore Airlines Ltd. / ADR
03.1997 - 06.2002
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pacific College
No Degree - Vocational Nursing
Pacific College
No Degree - Medical Assistant Back Office
Regional Occupational Program
Bachelor of Science - Tourism
University of Santo Tomas
LVN License
BLS/CPR Certified
IV/Blood Draw Certified
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